Obituaries

John Paul Irons, 84 a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center, in Las Cruces, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Juan Orosco Lopez, 77, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Lucinda (Lucille) Puentes Delgado, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Fort Bayard Medical Center.

Lucille was born on April 15, 1934, in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico, to Heriberto and Josefa Arvizu Puentes. She later grew up in Santa Rita, New Mexico, where she built lifelong roots and friendships. She married the love of her life, Richard Ogas Delgado in September of 1952 and enjoyed 17 wonderful years of marriage before his passing.   

After the loss of her husband at a young age, Lucille displayed remarkable courage and strength, raising her children with resilience, faith, and unwavering unconditional love. She became the backbone of her family, a steady source of comfort, guidance, and encouragement whose love knew no limits.

Lucille dedicated much of her life to caring for children. She worked in the cafeterias within the Cobre Consolidated Schools, where she nurtured countless students with kindness, warmth, and a familiar smile. Later, she continued as a Foster Grandparent, touching the lives of many children who came to know her lovingly as "Nana." Her gentle spirit and generous heart left a lasting impression on generations.

Dolores "Lola" Mata, 74, of Silver City, NM, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Mesilla Valley Hospice Palliative Care, in Las Cruces, NM.

Lola lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to family and friends.  She will be remembered for her warmth, laughter, and the joy she brought to those around her.  Though she will be deeply missed, we find comfort knowing she is now resting in everlasting peace.  Lola's life was a gift, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched.

Lola is survived by her husband Henry Joe Mata, of the family home; her sons, Anthony Mata, of CA, Henry Joe Mata, Jr. (Andrea) of Las Cruces, NM; her daughter Bobbie Jo Altamirano (Larry), of Silver City, NM; her 11 grandchildren, Erica Proffitt (Dan), Ashley Vidal (Luis), Kyndra Mata, Alexis Flores (Daniel), Hannah, Andrew, Justinne Altamirano, Eliana Mata, Emma Mata, Emilia Mata, and Henry Mata; brothers Billy Davila, of Silver City, NM,  Gabriel Davila (Bernadette) of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Belen Roland (Terry) of AZ, Marie Davila, of Rio Rancho, NM; numerous nieces and nephews;   She is preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer Mata; her parents Antonio and Sarah Davila; and her granddaughter Gissel Mata.

Clifford John Travernier, 94 a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Franklin J. Meyers Sr, a United States Air Force veteran of Animas, passed away at home Friday, January 23, 2026. He was 78 years old.

Visitation will be held at one o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver City. Full military honors will be accorded at one-thirty. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will follow. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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An obituary is not available at this time for Joyce Carolyne (Langston) Seale. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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It is with deep sadness that the family of Harry Donald Kling of Lordsburg announces his passing on January 14, 2026 at the age of 83, in Las Cruces, NM.

Born May 5, 1942 in San Francisco, California, Harry was the beloved child of Donald Lester Kling and Jewel Evelyn Powers. He enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1964. He dedicated many years to working at the PNM powerplant in Lordsburg and later worked at the Playas smelter in Playas, NM. A passionate optimist and president of the local Lordsburg Optimist Club, he was responsible for coordinating many local optimist events, such as the youth shoots, law enforcement banquets, land sailing races, holiday food drives and annual toy drives for kids.

Harry Donald Kling is survived by daughter, Leslie and her husband, John Salazar-Lordsburg; daughter, Cathy Houston, her partner David Whipple, granddaughter, Kayla and her husband, Joseph-Las Cruces; grandson, Aaron and his fiancé, Ryan-Lordsburg; grandson, Jeremie and his wife, Brianna-El Paso Tx; granddaughter, Danica and her partner, Carlos-Lordsburg; great-grandson, Aiden-Las Cruces; great-grandson, Aaron Christopher-Lordsburg; great-granddaughter, Emmie-Las Cruces; great-grandson, Ryker-Lordsburg; great-granddaughter, Luna-Las Cruces; great-grandson, Luca-Las Cruces; great-grandson, Taylen-Lordsburg; and great-grandson, Beckett-El Paso Tx.